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m ROME 455 voyage to Eome, was with him still. Timothy also ministered to his comfort. Tychicus, ''a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow- servant in the Lord/' stood nobly by the apostle. Demas and Mark were also with him. Aristarchus and Epaphras were his '^fellow-prisoners.'' ^ Since the earlier years of his profession of faith, Mark's Christian experience had deepened. As he had studied more closely the life and death of Christ, he had obtained clearer views of the Saviour's mission, its toils and conflicts. Beading in the scars in Christ's hands and feet the marks of His service for humanity, and the length to which self-abnegation leads to save the lost and perishing, Mark had become willing to follow the Master in the path of self-sacrifice. Now, sharing the lot of Paul the prisoner, he understood better than ever before that it is infinite gain to win Christ, infinite loss to win the world and lose the soul for whose redemption the blood of .Christ was shed. In the face of severe trial and adversity, Mark continued steadfast, a wise and beloved helper of the apostle. Demas, steadfast for a time, afterward forsook the cause of Christ. In referring to this, Paul wrote, Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world. ' ' ' For worldly gain, Demas bartered every high and noble consideration. How shortsighted the exchange! Possessing only worldly wealth or honor, Demas was poor indeed, however much he might proudly call his own; while Mark, choosing to suffer for Christ's sake, possessed eternal riches, being accounted in heaven an heir of God and a joint heir with His Son. i See Col. 4: 7-14. ^ 2 Tim. 4:10.